Today we went to see my gynecologist for another appointment before insurance approves my hysterectomy. Since it is Halloween, I wanted Hestia to be dressed appropriately. But I also wanted my doctor to see her as very professional so that he will be willing to fight for our access pre- […]
Yesterday I got to hang out with my friends Doc and Dan! I picked Dan up first, and then we got Doc. We went to Just Fresh for lunch, one of our favorite places. I thought my pain for the month was over with, but all the driving and sitting […]
On Saturday we had the annual NAMI walk. NAMI stands for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and I am on the board of directors for the local chapter, as well as volunteering for our chapter to give talks and lead support groups. Every Saturday my NAMI friends meet for […]
Brad put a name yesterday to a phenomenon we’ve experienced a lot. It’s when you go somewhere where people are encouraged to look around and interact with things. This is like in a museum, at a fair, at an amusement park, basically anywhere people are acting like “tourists” instead of […]
Yesterday we went to the South Carolina state fair! Brad starts looking forward to the fair pretty much as soon as we get home from the fair the previous year. I am not such a huge fan, the crowds and everything get to me, but I go for Brad. Plus […]
My friend Laura Kaponer wrote an article about psychiatric service dogs featuring Hestia and me! Check it out! (She had no say in the title, the editor chose the title) http://www.blufftonsun.com/canine-companions-can-be-effective-emotional-support-dogs-cms-4809 Edited to add: It has been republished with a much better title! https://yourislandnews.com/a-service-animal-may-be-an-important-addition-to-recovery
Yesterday we went to the grocery store really quickly (30 min!) because bratwurst was on super sale. It is interesting going to the grocery store as people with disabilities. People treat you, um, interestingly! First of all, Hestia was really great in the store! I was very proud of her, […]
Before I decided to stop doing orchestra*, my friend Deanna with Maxwell Smart and Jaxon T offered to send me a black Julius K9 vest with “service dog” on one side and “do not pet” on the other that didn’t fit her dogs. I also ordered a black fleece blanket […]
I’ve been go-go-going for far too long for months now. I need at least two rest days during the week. But for many weeks now I’ve not gotten enough. I am close to the edge. I am almost completely overwhelmed by all the things I have going on in my […]
